Spring is Here

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Spring is Here – 2

Photograph by Rajender Krishan - April 14, 2005
Camera Sony DSC P200

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Callery Pear

Among the trees Pear and Magnolia (the Pink variety) are the first bloomers announcing the arrival of Spring.

The Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) is widely planted throughout North America as an ornamental tree and can be seen on almost every street and avenue of the New York City. It is commonly planted for its decorative value, but its hard little fruits are taken by birds. The leaves are oval, 4-7 cm long, glossy dark green above, slightly paler below. The flowers are produced in early spring before the leaves expand fully, and are white, with five petals, and about 2-3 cm diameter.

A closer look at the foliage explains in all.

Rajender Krishan
April 14, 2005